In 2009 (Freshman): Leigh was a main stay on
defense her freshman year, as she tallied 1764 minutes of playing
time. She appeared in every Golden Eagles contest, and had five
shots on the season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Leigh comes to Tennessee Tech from
Arvada, Colo., where she played high school soccer at Faith
Christian High School. Through three seasons, she has been named
Faith Defensive player of the year three times. A second-team
all-state selection in 2008 Leigh was team captain, and led her
team to a state championship in 2008.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Scott and Susie
Heffner...born February 19, 1991...full name is Leigh Nicole
Heffner...majoring in nursing.